Golf MK2 GTI power mods
17 March 2003, 03:10 PM
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I've posted on a few Golf forums and not had the best answers so thought I'd give SN a try.
I have a MK2 8v Golf GTI its the digifant model and I want to upgrade the power as cheaply as possible. All suggestions gratefully received.
I have a MK2 8v Golf GTI its the digifant model and I want to upgrade the power as cheaply as possible. All suggestions gratefully received.
17 March 2003, 03:45 PM
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Swap the engine for a 16 valve unit 
My friend did this to his then ditched the injection and put it on twin 45s 
It made 165 bhp at the wheels after that on saturday 
Try Tim Stiles (sp) racing for bits
Paul
[Edited by paulpalmer - 3/17/2003 3:47:08 PM]
My friend did this to his then ditched the injection and put it on twin 45s It made 165 bhp at the wheels after that on saturday Try Tim Stiles (sp) racing for bits Paul
[Edited by paulpalmer - 3/17/2003 3:47:08 PM]
17 March 2003, 03:46 PM
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Depends on budget I guess!
The easy way is to drop in a new engine!!!
1.9/2.0 8v engines can be fitted for about £1500-2000.
2.8/2.9 VR6 engines are about £3500 fitted.
1.8T engines are about £4500 fitted.
All these prices will vary depending on the engine, supplier, fitting costs, etc! Bear in mind you will need a better clutch and probably brakes for the VR6 or 1.8T lumps (as well as ECU, engine mounts and maybe exhaust!!!!)
You could try the 'easy & cheap' things:
Backbox and centre section
Manifold (TSR do one!)
Induction kit (although some tuners do not recommend them) or a drilled air box.
You could consider some 'wild' cams and some head work!
My 1991 H-reg GTI 8v has:
Sebring exhaust system
Green air induction kit
Koni/Eibach damper/springs
Although I'm looking at selling it!
The easy way is to drop in a new engine!!!
1.9/2.0 8v engines can be fitted for about £1500-2000.
2.8/2.9 VR6 engines are about £3500 fitted.
1.8T engines are about £4500 fitted.
All these prices will vary depending on the engine, supplier, fitting costs, etc! Bear in mind you will need a better clutch and probably brakes for the VR6 or 1.8T lumps (as well as ECU, engine mounts and maybe exhaust!!!!)
You could try the 'easy & cheap' things:
Backbox and centre section
Manifold (TSR do one!)
Induction kit (although some tuners do not recommend them) or a drilled air box.
You could consider some 'wild' cams and some head work!
My 1991 H-reg GTI 8v has:
Sebring exhaust system
Green air induction kit
Koni/Eibach damper/springs
Although I'm looking at selling it!
17 March 2003, 03:58 PM
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Wew picked up an engine that my Mate bought from our local scrappers.. 2.0 16v for £80
My mate Gaz who posts on here, has a 1.8 8v on twin 40's , needs setting up, but made it's maiden voyage, terrorising the estate yesterday ... sounds awesome 
My mate Gaz who posts on here, has a 1.8 8v on twin 40's , needs setting up, but made it's maiden voyage, terrorising the estate yesterday
... sounds awesome
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17 March 2003, 10:47 PM
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Nooooo, dont put a 16 valve in it (Unless its the 2.0), I have had both and to be honest I prefer the 8 valve, the 16 valve is pretty flat until high revs, the 8 valve feels quicker 80% of the time but the 16 valve has a nice top end rush. My favourite GTI was my GTI engineering MK1 1.9 with big valves, big exhaust and well set on K Jet, it was loverly, current 8 valve MK2 has Magnex exhaust, K and N and has been rolling roaded at 116.8 bhp, my 16 valve made 131 and the extra 14 bhp was right at the top of the revs.
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